Jayden Daniels has perfect response to Lamar Jackson comparisons

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels during pregame against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The start of Jayden Daniels’ NFL career has been so dynamic, he is already drawing comparisons to some of the best quarterbacks in the league. Daniels himself is handling those comparisons precisely as the Washington Commanders would want him to.

Daniels was asked directly on Wednesday about those comparisons, and he was very dismissive of them. Daniels said he dislikes being compared to Jackson, and said he wants to be his own player.

Jayden Daniels on being compared to other QBs, including Lamar Jackson: "I don't like when people try to compare me to Lamar. We're two different players…. Appreciate everybody for who they are."

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Jayden Daniels: "At the end of the day I want to be known as Jayden Daniels and not the next such and such."

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 9, 2024

“I don’t like when people try to compare me to Lamar. We’re two different players,” Daniels said. “Appreciate everybody for who they are.

“At the end of the day I want to be known as Jayden Daniels and not the next such and such.”

There are not a lot of great ways to respond to such comparisons, but this is the best way Daniels can do it. That said, there is no doubt he has put himself in some elite statistical company to start his career.

The No. 2 pick in April’s draft, Daniels has thrown for 1,135 yards and rushed for 300 more through five games, with eight total touchdowns.